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Trip Review, New York USA - Marielena and Philippe Andre - September 2008

My husband and I are here on the second leg of 3 of our honeymoon….and what an adventure! I would first like to say that we have been to many adventurous and historical places but none quite like this. We actually started our trip in Guatemala and then flew to Belize where we were greeted by Luis at the airport. He was immediately warm, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. We knew we were headed to the Jungle Dome but the Jungle Dome has far surpassed any expectations we may have had.

The staff has been excellent with just the right amount of attention. The Chefs….my hats off to them! I wish I could spend a month or two learning how they cook. Everything is delicious and made from scratch!

Where to adventure to? We are here during the rainy season so our activities have been debated on a daily basis. We first went to the Belize Zoo, guided by Luis who was able to give us an extensive history on the animals and Flora. We got to see the jaguars, puma, harpey eagle and many other wonderful Belizean creatures.

Our next day was a full day – tour of the ruins. Luis again was our guide. We told him his brain was going to explode one of these days for how much information he holds in there. He is a true historian and an invaluable aspect of this resort and our time here.

Next off to Che Chem Ha Cave. Our guide and care taker of the cave was very much spiritually connected to the history and spirit of the cave. Definitely for the active individual who is not afraid of dark enclosed spaces. If you make it in there – what a life-altering experience.

The Black Hole Drop was a vigorous hike only to descend via the mountain between a massive opening between two once-connected caves. The staff was truly professional and knowledgeable. We were quite lucky that only the two of us were on that tour as we were able to trek all the way in the cave. It was one of those experiences that puts into perspective how small we are in the grand scheme of things.

Today is our final day here before we are off to one of the islands. With room for one more adventure (cave tubing).

We have enjoyed our stay and even wish we had booked longer but as always, so much to do, so little time.



Thank you Jungle Dome for all the Amazing memories!

Marielena & Philippe Andre
NY, NY, USA

Sept 30 2008

My Trip Review - Vancouver, Canada - Grantham-Wilkinsons - March 16 2008

What a remarkable place – the setting, the accommodation, the hospitality – all are superb. Thank you to Karen, David and the staff for taking such good care of us!



We had a terrific day trips to Che Chem Ha/Xunantunich, Barton Creek Caves, Butterfly Farm, Rio on Pools and River Cave Tubing – all highly recommended. We love Belize ~ thank you for all you have done to make it memorable.

The Grantham-Wilkinson Family
Vancouver, Canada

I loved it here! It’s so fun! I liked the horseback riding the best!



The food was great and the sites were amazing. I’d like to thank William, David, Karen, Luis and everyone else. The villa was really nice…Thank you!

Kate Grantham

March 16th 2008

Trip Review - Port Washington, New York, USA - Paul and Deb Koestner - February 2008

My wife Deb and I wanted to share with you how much we loved our stay at the Jungle Dome. It was the perfect base from which to stage our local adventures. And we got our fill in a short time, thanks to Karen's considered pairing of guides and guests.



What a rare find Luis is. Here is a guide who clearly knows his country, and continues his self-education while giving measured doses of what he knows, without any of the Disney fluff. We had several great excursions with him. About two minutes out of the Dome on day one he rounded up the tarantula pictured below, explaining how to hold them so nobody and nothing gets harmed. Thanks, Luis, we'll just have a look.

The entire staff made us feel at home during the time we spent at the Dome, which it turns out wasn't a whole lot. As you must know, it's strategically located for some of the most dramatic adventures to be had in Belize.



We noted how folks situated in other parts of the country suffered considerably more daunting treks to get to the same spots we enjoyed with relative ease. Coming back to the Dome for a swim and a great meal was the daily reward for the physical challenges we signed up for.



Thanks again for providing this great home base/haven from which to enjoy the natural wonders of Belize. And do pass on our thanks to Karen, David, Wani (I'm guessing there) and the rest of the staff, as well as the now famous Luis (saw him, as well as William from Che Chem Ha, on the History Channel), and Eddie from next door. They made for one stellar crew.



Fair winds,

Paul & Deborah Koestner, Port Washington, New York, USA - February 2008





PS: About the only thing I regret is not having purchased a great, waterproof camera before the trip. We missed countless photographic opportunities because of the daunting conditions constantly threatening an ordinary digital camera. Tell future voyagers they might want to splurge, at least on a waterproof throw-away

Belize Guest Images - Port Washington, New York, USA, February 2008 - Paul and Deb Koestner

Our Guide Luis, showing guests the Local Spiders!!!!


Ready for the Belize Zip Line



Entering the Mayan Underworld at Chechem Ha Caves in the Cayo District



Paul and Deb Koestner from Port Washington, New York, USA visited the Belize Jungle Dome in February 2008 and booked the 4 Night Mayan Adventure Package.

Belize Trip Review - Peter and Cassy Karlsson, Dallas, Texas, USA - October 2007

Thanks to everyone for a memorable and unique experience. The Che Chem Ha Cave was fantastic and William really knew his stuff. The jungle horseback ride was exhilarating both for an experienced rider and my dad. The Black Hole Drop was unforgettable.

The WHOLE staff were incredibly kind and helpful

We ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!

Cassy and Peter Karlsson
Dallas, TX

October 2007

Booked the 4 Night Mayan Adventure Belize Package at the Belize Jungle Dome.

Belize Trip Review - Wilkerson Family from Texas, USA

We booked the "Reef and Ruins" package and had no idea what we were getting into. Turns out that this was the best vacation ever. From the moment we arrived in Belize we felt so welcome. David greeted us at the airport with a big smile and took us on our first adventure, the Belize Zoo.

Our seven year old was already having the time of his life. After the zoo David drove us to the Jungle Dome. As we arrived at the Jungle Dome we were greeted by the sounds of howler monkeys and parrots. At that moment we knew that this was going to be some adventure. Karen ,the manager, greeted us at the front gate like we were old friends returning home. Her warmth and friendliness was so comforting. She showed us around the property and brought us to our room. The room was spacious and very clean and it looked out to the pool. There were warm chocolate chip cookies waiting for us. We were ready to see what was next for us.

During our stay we visited CheChem Ha and Xunantunich with our English speaking guide Luis. He was very knowledgeable about the Mayan Ruins and surrounding plants. We enjoyed his company and were lucky enough to have him as our guide on two other tours, cave tubing and Tikal. Our son's favorite outing was the zip lining. He enjoyed climbing through the jungle and climbing up to the first platform. If you could see his face coming across the zip line it was worth a millon dollars! The views from Xunantunich and Tikal were spectacular although the ride to Guatamala was a bit bumpy, but worth it. The horse back riding with Kim in the cocoa fields was great, the horses were friendly and easy to ride and the lunch served afterwards was the best.

After each day's exciting adventure we went back to the Jungle Dome and took a cool swim in their pool and settled down to a home cooked meal with the other families staying at the Dome. Over dinner we each shared our day's expedition in the wild and talked about how wonderful Belize is. We relaxed in the hammocks after the tasty treats the girls in the kitchen prepared and watched our son play with the local children.

Before we know it our "Ruins" part of the trip was over and we were on a small plane heading to San Pedro to experience the "Reef". We first did the snorkeling/manatee watching trip. The water was clear and the snorkeling was good, many interesting fish and coral to see. The BBQ lunch on the beach was delicious and the local tour guides were funny. On day two we went to shark alley and swam with the sharks and sting rays. Then back to the beach for a relaxing afternoon at the hotel. The hotel, Banana Beach, was older, but well kept. The two pools were nice and refreshing and the restaurant served good hot meals in a timely manner.

We decided to extend our vacation an extra day on San Pedro so we had an opportunity to drive a golf cart around the town to do some shopping. Unfortunately our trip was about to come to an end. We packed up our belongings, and souvenirs and headed back to the states. It is now 3 months later and we are still talking about this trip. We show our pictures to anyone willing to look at them.

It truly was the most amazing experience we have had as a family and the best vacation anyone could ask for. We feel very lucky to have had the chance to do this and look forward to being able to return someday.

To everyone who made this trip so great, Karen, David, Luis, kitchen girls, Kim, Miguel, William, and we can't forget Phoebe and Max, a HUGE thank you from the Wilkersons.

Wilkerson Family, Texas, USA

May 2007

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Belize Trip Guest Comments from the Bloemke Family, Chicago, USA

The Jungle Dome Family,

Before arriving in Belize I was concerned about what we were getting into, such as our accommodations, food and tours. When starting the ride off the highway toward The Jungle Dome my concerns grew even larger (40 years of suburban life), until we arrived at your gate. To my surprise we pulled into your little slice of heaven. Starting with a friendly greeting from your family, a quick tour and a cold Belikin my vacation was started.

Every tour we took from the Belize Zoo, CheChem Ha Cave, Xunantunich, Cave tubing, Zip line, Tikal, Riding at Green Acres and swimming in the Blue Hole was exciting, interesting and enjoyable. All of our guides made sure we were well informed and made us feel welcome.

Thank you so much for making our stay so easy and enjoyable. I hope we get a chance to visit again!

David, Thank you for all your help! I’m sorry for keeping you up past your bedtime. John

The Bloemke Family

John, Chris, Hillary & Jake, Chicago, USA - March 2007

The Orr and Less Family in Belize

Morgan Less, Emily Less and Julianne Orr at the Belize Zoo



I want to thank you all for helping make our trip to Belize so wonderful. I really appreciated your kindness in making us feel at home. I have some fabulous memories of visiting Belize and thanks again for helping in that. My favorite adventure trip was to the CheChem Ha caves. It was so cool hiking through the jungle and ending up in a pitch dark cave with a headlamp on my head. Way cool!

Jenifer Orr

Guest Comments from David Rhein, Brookline, MA, USA

Had the vacation of a lifetime here! Tikal, cave-tubing, Che Chem Ha and kayaking the Mopan were all spectacular. Carlos, Gerald, Gonzo & Henri are fantastic tour guides and make the extra effort to make the guests comfortable and keep them informed about the people, birds, animals, plant life and culture of Belize.

David from the Jungle Dome leads great jungle hikes and I am officially declaring him the King of the Kinkajous! I enjoyed watching the young school kids who dropped in to say hello and occasionally sing the Belizean Anthem. After dining here each night I would consider staying here just for the food!

Thanks Karen for your patience with the planning details and to Andy and Tom for being so welcoming.

David Rhein (Brookline MA, USA) - April 24th 2006

**NEW** - 12 Night Belize Multisport Package

Experience the best of the Belize mainland and the Tropical Islands with this 12 Night Multisport package

Featuring 8 Nights at the Belize Jungle Dome and 4 Nights on the Tropical Island of Ambergris Caye with the following trips :

• Cave Tubing
• Zip Line and Aerial Canopy Adventure
• Kayaking
• Caracol Mayan Temples
• Jungle Horseback Riding
• Chechem Ha Caves
• Xunatunich Mayan Temples
• Actun Tunichil Muknal Caving and Archaeological Adventure
• Black Hole Drop
• Belize Zoo
• Manatee Watching
• Swimming with Sharks

Price is $3,288.00 USD per person and includes all Tours, Rooms, Meals, Car and Internal Flight Transfers and Local Taxes. For more information visit the Belize Multisport web page at our newly re-designed website Green Dragon Adventure Travel

Belize Jungle Dome links up with Bikehike to offer an 8 Night Belize Package

The Belize Jungle Dome is proud to announce it has linked up with Bikehike.com, an experienced adventure travel company from British Columbia, Canada.

Bikehike has selected the Belize Jungle Dome for its 8 night "Belize Blast" Adventure Package which includes Biking, Cave Tubing, Rappelling, Chechem Ha Caves, Xunantunich Mayan Temples, River Kayaking, Horseback Riding, Scuba Diving and Swimming with Sharks.

Taken from the Bikehike website

"This week-long sports extravaganza in Belize highlights the best this tiny country offers. We climb the steps of the Xunantunich ruins, ride horses through tangled jungles, float peacefully on innertubes through Mayan caves, rappel safely into the depths of the jungle, pedal along dirt trails in tropical forests and paddle kayaks on a calm and pristine river. Our final days are spent on the relaxing beaches of Ambergris Caye where we snorkel in translucent seas with opportunities to see manatees, nurse sharks and string rays, amongst other tropical marine life"

To view the Bikehike package click here

Rebecca Gray at Chechem Ha Caves in Belize

Read the Frommers recommendation about the Belize Jungle Dome

The seven-day "Ultimate Adventure" is an action-packed adventure vacation, offering true variety and exhilaration. From diving at the world-famous Blue Hole to abseiling down a sinkhole and from wreck diving to jungle horse rides and nighttime jungle walks, this is the way to experience Belize's breath-taking diversity.......read more from Frommers.

The 8 Day "Reef and Ruins" package includes airport transfers, seven-nights accommodations, all meals, hiking the limestone cave of Che Chem Ha, a visit to Xunantunich, a major Maya site, a River Cave Tubing adventure, a day trip to Guatemala to visit the Mayan Temples of Tikal, a Jungle Horseback Riding adventure, a Belize River Trip (or play nine Golf at a local Course), Snorkeling at Shark/Ray Alley (San Pedro), a full-day snorkeling and manatee watching, and flight from San Pedro to Belize City and all taxes.......read more from Frommers.

Guest Comments from Anne Marie Purcell and Connor

Hello all at the Jungle Dome

Thank you so much for taking such good care of us during our trip to Belize. We had a wonderful 4 night stay at the Jungle Dome. We really enjoyed the day trips that you organized for us. The trip to Tikal was an adventure and the highlight of our whole holiday. Our guide Daniel Rodriguez was a wealth of knowlege and was able to connect the ancient temples at Tikal to the historical sites at Newgrange, Stonehenge and Peru. The guides on the Black Hole drop were fantastic too - they put me right at ease as I was a little nervous about that 300 foot drop! The Chechem Ha cave trip was excellent too. The guide and the group that joined us kept us entertained throughout our adventure through the dry cave. Finally the horseriding on our last morning was the perfect ending to our stay in the Jungle. A special thanks to the wonderful cooks at the Jungle Dome and to Karen who made special efforts to make our stay so enjoyable